The origins of the municipality of Hövelhof are closely linked to the "Hövelhof", which dates back to at least the year 1000 as Hövelhof's original farm. The farmhouse stood in what is now Wichmannallee. The "Hövelhof" was first mentioned in a tax list in 1446. The farm burned down in 1903. As the owner of the "Hövelhof" at the time, Prince-Bishop Dietrich Adolph von der Recke built a hunting lodge on the farm in 1661. Around four acres were carved out of the "Hövelhof" estate for this princely complex. Today, the Hövelhof pastors live in the hunting lodge, which is why it is not possible to visit the inside.
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Openings
Permanently closed
Viewing is only possible from the outside.
General Information
Parking Available
Directions & Parking facilities
The hunting lodge is located in the center of the municipality of Hövelhof.
From the two highway exits, simply follow the route straight ahead into the village. The building is located diagonally opposite the Catholic church and the town hall.
It is a five-minute walk from the train station to the hunting lodge.
From the two highway exits, simply follow the route straight ahead into the village. The building is located diagonally opposite the Catholic church and the town hall.
It is a five-minute walk from the train station to the hunting lodge.
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